Photos: Notable names on the NFL free-agent market

The NFL regular season kicks off in under 50 days with several notable names, including a few with ties to the Texans, on the free-agent market. See which veteran players are still available as teams begin to report to training camp.

<center><strong>Ed Reed</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Safety<h3></h3>
Age: 35<h3></h3>
After being released by the Texans in November, the former All-Pro finished the 2013 season with the Jets. less

<center><strong>Ed Reed</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Safety<h3></h3>
Age: 35<h3></h3>
After being released by the Texans in November, the former All-Pro finished the 2013 season with the ... more

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<center><strong>Greg Jones</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Fullback<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran has played his entire career in the AFC South. less

<center><strong>Greg Jones</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Fullback<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran has played his entire career in the AFC ... more

Photo: Karen Warren / Houston Chronicle

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Vonta Leach</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Fullback<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The three-time All-Pro spent five seasons with the Texans and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in 2012. less

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Vonta Leach</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Fullback<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The three-time All-Pro spent five seasons with the Texans and won a Super Bowl with the Ravens in ... more

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<center><strong>Wade Smith</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The 10-year veteran has started every game for the Texans the past four seasons. less

<center><strong>Wade Smith</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The 10-year veteran has started every game for the Texans the past four ... more

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Jermichael Finley</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Tight end<h3></h3>
Age: 27<h3></h3>
The UT and Lufkin product suffered a spinal contusion in October and missed the rest of the 2013 season. less

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Jermichael Finley</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Tight end<h3></h3>
Age: 27<h3></h3>
The UT and Lufkin product suffered a spinal contusion in October and missed the rest of the 2013 ... more

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<center><strong>Ronnie Brown</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Running back<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the Chargers. less

<center><strong>Ronnie Brown</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Running back<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran spent the past two seasons with the ... more

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<center><strong>James Harrison</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Linebacker<h3></h3>
Age: 36<h3></h3>
After 10 seasons with the Steelers, the two-time All-Pro played for the Bengals during the 2013 campaign. less

<center><strong>James Harrison</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Linebacker<h3></h3>
Age: 36<h3></h3>
After 10 seasons with the Steelers, the two-time All-Pro played for the Bengals during the 2013 ... more

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<center><strong>Santonio Holmes</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Wide receiver<h3></h3>
Age: 30<h3></h3>
The former Super Bowl MVP caught 23 passes in 11 games with the Jets in 2013. less

<center><strong>Santonio Holmes</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Wide receiver<h3></h3>
Age: 30<h3></h3>
The former Super Bowl MVP caught 23 passes in 11 games with the Jets in ... more

Photo: Streeter Lecka / Getty Images

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<center><strong>Asante Samuel</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Cornerback<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The former All-Pro has 51 career interceptions in 11 seasons. less

<center><strong>Asante Samuel</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Cornerback<h3></h3>
Age: 33<h3></h3>
The former All-Pro has 51 career interceptions in 11 ... more

Photo: Al Messerschmidt / Getty Images

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<center><strong>Dunta Robinson</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Cornerback<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The 10th overall pick in the 2004 draft has played for the Falcons and Chiefs since leaving the Texans after the 2009 season. less

<center><strong>Dunta Robinson</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Cornerback<h3></h3>
Age: 32<h3></h3>
The 10th overall pick in the 2004 draft has played for the Falcons and Chiefs since leaving the Texans after ... more

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<center><strong>Mike Brisiel</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 31<h3></h3>
The San Marcos native spent the first five seasons of his career with the Texans. less

<center><strong>Mike Brisiel</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 31<h3></h3>
The San Marcos native spent the first five seasons of his career with the ... more

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<center><strong>Richie Incognito</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 31<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran was suspended due to his bullying of former teammate Jonathan Martin. less

<center><strong>Richie Incognito</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Offensive guard<h3></h3>
Age: 31<h3></h3>
The nine-year veteran was suspended due to his bullying of former teammate Jonathan ... more

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<center><strong>Felix Jones</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Running back<h3></h3>
Age: 27<h3></h3>
The former Cowboy spent the 2013 season with the Steelers.

<center><strong>Felix Jones</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Running back<h3></h3>
Age: 27<h3></h3>
The former Cowboy spent the 2013 season with the Steelers.

<center><strong>Dustin Keller</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Tight end<h3></h3>
Age: 29<h3></h3>
The six-year veteran tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL on a hit by the Texans' D.J. Swearinger during the 2013 preseason. less

<center><strong>Dustin Keller</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Tight end<h3></h3>
Age: 29<h3></h3>
The six-year veteran tore his ACL, PCL, and MCL on a hit by the Texans' D.J. Swearinger during the 2013 ... more

<center><strong>Josh Freeman</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Quarterback<h3></h3>
Age: 26<h3></h3>
Traded to the Vikings from the Bucs during the 2013 season, the K-State product was signed and released by the Giants earlier in the offseason. less

<center><strong>Josh Freeman</strong><h3></h3>
Position: Quarterback<h3></h3>
Age: 26<h3></h3>
Traded to the Vikings from the Bucs during the 2013 season, the K-State product was signed and released by the ... more